Supertank® Cells

Ancor Tecmin designs and manufactures the Supertank® electrolytic cells in order to satisfy the most demanding challenges proposed by electrolytic plant operators worldwide. Usually the primary requirement is to ensure operational availability throughout the service life of the plant, by maximizing the production of high purity metal (copper, zinc or other) with absolute safety for people and the environment in all conditions of use. In addition, the cells must provide continuous improvements to the process of electrolysis, through efficient integration with innovations in complementary equipment such as electrodes, capping boards, cranes, electrolyte agitation systems, control of acid mist and other.

Out of the more than 25,000 polymer concrete cells manufactured by Ancor Tecmin to date, 3,000 correspond to the state-of-the-art Supertank® design, operating in more than 20 countries, including Chile, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, USA, Canada, Germany, Spain, Poland, Japan, Korea, China, Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, among others. The design of the Supertank® electrolytic cells —patented in 1999— was devised considering feedback from users and their actual operating conditions.

One of the most distinctive design features is its rounded and optimized shape that reduces internal stresses and contributes to a more efficient drainage of the electrolyte and waste rock, in many cases reducing the washing time and water usage, and therefore operating costs.